Shade 2003

Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald: A failure on every conceivable level -- from its trite, pedestrian dialogue to its static, torturous pacing. Read more

Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: Loaded with dizzying cons and betrayals, it pays off with a satisfying and unpredictable finish. Read more

Hazel-Dawn Dumpert, L.A. Weekly: Through some mystery of connection and financing that involves producer Merv Griffin, many worthy players are degraded by Nieman's amateur stylings. Read more

Robert Koehler, Variety: Card sharks and grifters look like the stuff of an engrossing movie in Shade, but, in the end, under-realized direction and characters deliver less than a full deck. Read more